Hiring Tips Archives

The Hidden Costs of Hiring the Wrong Temp Employee and How to Prevent Them

Posted on April 28, 2025May 6, 2025 by Chelsea Williams

Hiring temporary employees can be a smart move to manage workload spikes, special projects, or seasonal demands. But bringing on the wrong temp can cause more harm than good—leading to unexpected costs and business disruptions. Below are a few common mistakes when companies hire temporary employees, along with tips to avoid them: 1. Rushing the hiring processWhen you’re under pressure ...

Key Components of Executive Compensation

Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

Navigating executive compensation is an intricate process that requires careful awareness of current trends, both from an employer's and an executive's perspective. As the competition for top talent intensifies, companies must understand the primary factors that executives prioritize in their compensation packages and craft offers that reflect these priorities. Key components to consid...

Post-Hire Reviews: The Key to Strengthening Onboarding & Retention

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

Do you have a process in place for conducting reviews with new employees? If not, you might miss out on a crucial step in your hiring process that benefits new employees and business. What Are Post-Hire Reviews? Post-hire reviews are formal feedback sessions between the new employee and the hiring manager at scheduled intervals within the first year. They are a platform for open di...

How to Eliminate Turnover and Retain Top Talent

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

High turnover can be a significant challenge for businesses, leading to increased costs and disruption. There are several strategies that hiring managers and employers can implement to create a workplace that attracts and retains top talent. 1. Treat Your Employees as Individuals Creating a positive workplace culture starts with recognizing that employees are unique individual...

How Executives Can Guide Their HR Teams to Eliminate Turnover and Retain Top Talent

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

High turnover is costly for many businesses as it disrupts operations and affects morale. However, by implementing strategic practices executives can guide their HR teams to create a workplace that attracts and retains top talent. Here is a comprehensive guide for executives to help their HR teams reduce turnover and build a loyal workforce. 1. Treat Employees as Individuals E...

5 Ingenious Strategies to Ride the Digital Wave and Seal the Deal! 🌊🚀

Posted on February 19, 2024February 20, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

In today's whirlwind digital landscape, capturing the attention of potential customers is no easy feat. With endless distractions and information readily available at the click of a button, traditional sales methods face more obstacles than ever before. However, with these 5 savvy strategies, you'll stay ahead of the game! Revamp Your Approach: Forget the cookie-cutter sales spiel of y...

Revolutionizing Recruitment through Automation and Efficiency

Posted on February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 by Alex Tallitsch

At the heart of our recruiting philosophy lies a commitment to being champions of automation and efficiency. It's about seizing control over what we can control, particularly when guiding candidates through the intricate paths of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Understanding Workflow Automation Workflow automation represents the pinn...

Nationwide Employers Are Taking Advantage of the Temp Staffing Frenzy

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 by Alex Tallitsch

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search's Temp Staffing Solutions are in high demand while top employers worldwide compete against the war to hire talent. For years, clients have asked the 21-year-old recruiting firm to help find temp and temporary-to-permanent talent, but nothing compares to what they are seeing right now in the jobs market. Kathleen Steffey, CEO and Founder of...

Top 4 Myths About Marketing Temps Debunked

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Alex Tallitsch

Marketing is experiencing a shift from a permanent workplace to a more flexible, temp staffing environment. More than 55 million Americans have shifted to this elastic lifestyle and many growing companies, large businesses and marketing agencies are also jumping on the freelance bandwagon. Despite this growing trend, there are still a large number of businesses that are skeptical...

Non-Negotiable: Addressing Work-life Balance to Recruit Top Talent

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Alex Tallitsch

Post-pandemic, relationships between employees and employers have transformed. Employees have gotten a good taste of work-life balance, which has edited what they want in their careers. Businesses must meet these new cultural demands somewhere in the middle and create a working synergy focusing on healthy work-life balance. Ignoring this new trend will impact hiring and retaini...

Temp Staffing Continues to Show High Demand

Posted on December 28, 2022March 15, 2023 by Alex Tallitsch

The days of hiring temp staffing headcount for the sole purpose to "try before you buy" is no longer a standard practice. The continued labor constraints have forced employers to be more creative in their hiring decisions in 2022 and the projected path for 2023 is still the same. Companies are strategically hiring temp staff to fill their headcount gaps to keep business moving. ...

Recruiters are at the Mercy of Candidates, NOT!

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by caitlinhoward

We all know about the current job climate– that there are more jobs than candidates, right? But does this mean that candidates can treat Recruiters however they see fit? Naviga’s Recruiters are busier now than they have ever been in the last 20 years. Our Recruiters have a high volume of positions that they are working for employers worldwide. They are speaking to many candidates daily an...

Executive Recruiters: Why Do Hiring Managers Give Them Attention?

Posted on August 4, 2022October 18, 2022 by caitlinhoward

How exactly does an executive search firm have a leg up against the corporate talent acquisition team when hiring? Beyond an executive search firm's strong competence to dive deep and recruit, a massive level of command is established that isn't present (or rarely seen) in the TA or HR function inside corporations. It's a missed opportunity, internally, big time! When it comes to ...

6 Ways to Recruit and Hire in a Candidate-Driven Market

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Do you feel like it’s becoming more difficult to recruit top talent for your open positions? Have you had top employees leave your company to accept positions that offered them a 30% increase in compensation? If so, you’re not alone. The talent market is heating up across all industries and positions as employers start to hire in a candidate-driven market. We’ve seen the vol...

10 Traits to Consider When Hiring a Millennial Worker

Posted on June 25, 2021July 1, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Millennial workers often have a bad reputation in the workplace. Many people assume they’re entitled or don’t have a good work ethic. And while that assumption might be true for a few people, it’s not true for the group as a whole. Instead, this generation shares a lot of traits that are invaluable and coveted in the workplace. Learning about these traits will help you understand how...

10 Sales Interview Questions That Will Help You Reveal Top Performers

Posted on March 29, 2021March 30, 2021 by caitlinhoward

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Hiring the right salesperson can substantially increase revenue, but it can be difficult to predict which sales candidates will be successful in the future and which ones will underperform. However, asking the right sales interview questions can help you reveal the top performers. Research from Steve W. Martin of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business reveals wha...

Warning: You’re Losing Money by Not Hiring Sales Executives

Posted on December 4, 2019April 12, 2023 by caitlinhoward

There are a variety of reasons why sales reps fail, from bad company onboarding to a wrong cultural fit. But perhaps the number one reason sales reps are unsuccessful is a lack of sales leadership. This can be prevented by hiring sales executives that can train and lead your sales team. Not having strong sales leadership means you’re losing out on potential revenue from sales reps who ...

Hiring a New Sales Leader? Ask for a Business Plan First

Posted on October 21, 2019December 10, 2020 by caitlinhoward

When hiring a new sales leader, it’s important to have strategies in place to ensure you hire the most qualified person for the job. When you consider the average tenure of a new sales leader is 19 months and the cost of a bad executive hire can cost upwards of $60,000, this is not a decision that should be taken lightly. One way to get an idea of a sales leader’s strategy and future performance b...

In-House or Recruiting Firms? The Best Choice For Your Recruitment Needs

Posted on February 7, 2019December 11, 2020 by caitlinhoward

Should you find new talent by using your in-house team or by hiring a recruiting firm? During today's candidate drought, many employers and hiring managers find themselves wondering how to correctly answer this question. On one hand, many small businesses don’t have the people or the resources to dedicate solely to recruiting. They believe the best option for them financially is to hand the task...

The 45 Day Action Plan For Hiring Success

Posted on July 13, 2018February 20, 2024 by caitlinhoward

How do you hire a top candidate in 45 days? Start by following this step-by-step plan. Download this FREE plan and learn: How to keep your hiring process on a schedule Which tasks need to be completed by day and week The best resources and tools to help you find star candidates How much time, resources, and money to devote to the hiring process How to hire a top-performing candidate who will...

3 Resources You Need to Create a Talent Pipeline

Posted on January 19, 2017January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Do you have a plan in place when one of your team members has to take an unexpected leave of absence or accepts a new position? Or are you left scrambling to find a replacement while trying to delegate extra work to your current staff? Instead of being left unprepared when situations like this happen, you can start developing relationships with passive candidates today to fill potential openings i...

3 Elements of a Competitive Compensation Structure

Posted on January 6, 2017January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

A competitive compensation structure is critical to the success of a growing business, but it’s often a difficult area for management to get right. Finding a structure that will motivate sales reps to perform at a high level, but not cut too far into profits is a difficult balance to achieve. There are three components that are essential in creating a competitive compensation structure. Implement...

5 Reasons Why Your Best Employees Quit

Posted on December 6, 2016May 12, 2023 by caitlinhoward

No leader wants to receive a resignation letter from one of their top employees. Not only is this a huge loss for productivity and team morale, but there are also many costs associated with training and hiring new employees. Don’t let your company lose out on another top employee. Discover 5 common reasons your best employees quit and what you can do today to prevent them from leaving. You Don’...

How To Choose a Recruitment Agency for Your Hiring Needs

Posted on September 16, 2016January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Finding the right recruitment agency to fit all of your hiring needs is easier said than done. Recruiting agencies can range from 2,000 to 2 employees, have multiple specialties, and may claim to be experts when they’re not. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate through this information and discover a recruiting firm that will be successful in finding you top talent. Identifying your needs, rese...

3 Things Job Seekers Are Looking For In a New Position

Posted on September 8, 2016January 21, 2025 by caitlinhoward

If you’ve ever hired a new employee or have been involved in the hiring process, you know that it’s not an easy undertaking and that things don’t always go as planned. Job candidates lose interest, accept positions at other companies, and sometimes even fail to show up for an interview and don’t even call to let you know why. While some candidate fall-off is expected, if you’re consistently failin...

3 Places to Find Your Next Sales Superstar

Posted on September 2, 2016January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Adding a top performing sales rep to your team can help you reach your year-end goals and increase revenue. However, finding a sales superstar isn’t an easy task. There are many places, strategies, and tools you can use to find top sales reps, and they all require a lot of time and effort. However, there are 3 places you can begin your search that will help increase your chances for success and h...

Recruiting Strategies for a Competitive Candidate Market

Posted on July 27, 2016September 11, 2024 by caitlinhoward

If you’re currently trying to fill open positions at your company, you know this can be a very frustrating task. Oftentimes, the position will be posted on a job board, and while you’ll get a lot of responses, none of the candidates are a fit for the position. Or you’ll reach out to passive candidates on LinkedIn and won’t get a response or they will engage with you for a while but then tell you t...

Hiring Millennials: 3 Things HR Needs to Know

Posted on June 29, 2016January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Much has been said about the Millennial generation and how to recruit and hire them. Statements about how they have unrealistic career goals, an endless need for praise, and only focusing on perks like happy hour end up leaving employers and hiring managers anxious and confused about how to attract and appeal to this generation. But in fact, it seems these generalizations might not have as much ...

How Hiring Outside Leadership Can Benefit Your Company

Posted on June 3, 2016January 6, 2021 by caitlinhoward

If your company’s growth is stagnant, or if you’re failing to come up with new ideas, then consider adding outside talent to your leadership team. New research from the University of Missouri found that hiring outside CEOs rejuvenates struggling businesses, and they execute different strategies than CEOs promoted from within the organization. Learning about the benefits of hiring outside leadershi...

3 Hiring Challenges HR Professionals Will Encounter This Year

Posted on May 25, 2016January 6, 2021 by caitlinhoward

HR professionals face new hiring challenges every year to keep their company staffed with highly skilled employees. Advancements in technology, changes in the economic climate, and lack of talented candidates could all affect your ability to find and retain new employees. 2016 is already in full force so you may have already encountered some of these challenges, and if you haven’t, there’s a good ...